Melbourne Weather Forecast
Melbourne weather: 56°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Melbourne?
Yes - rain is likely in Melbourne today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,9 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat and Tue.
The next 7 days carry about 2.6 times a normal week's rain for October (1,9 in against 0,7 in).
16-day forecast for Melbourne
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 61° / 54° | 100% · 0,6 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌧️ Showers | 60° / 54° | 94% · 1,3 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 50° | 26% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 45° | 2% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 52° | 82% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 49° | 10% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 44° | 8% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 54° | 37% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 54° | 35% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 71° / 48° | 23% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light showers | 73° / 55° | 39% · 0,5 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 50° | 43% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 57° / 49° | 29% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 46° | 23% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 70° / 50° | 27% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 54° | 23% | 7 mph | 7 |
What this means for Melbourne
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is 5.8°F below the 67°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibility is down to 1,5 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 52°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 58°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Melbourne?
Melbourne is a city in Victoria. Its coordinates are -37.8136, 144.9631. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Melbourne right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 85% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
January, February, March, April, September, October and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Melbourne, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne observes Australia/Melbourne (UTC+10:00). The local time is 11:06 PM.
How many people live in Melbourne?
Melbourne has a population of approximately 5.1 million.
What is the nearest airport to Melbourne?
The closest airports are Melbourne Airport (MEL), 12 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Melbourne?
Popular options include Mount Kosciuszko.
What places are in Melbourne?
Melbourne covers 3 places in this atlas, including Melbourne Airport, Fitzroy and St Kilda.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 2, 2026 at 11:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
